Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1960s
Medium
synthetic twill and metal
Dimensions
Length (neck to waist): 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm)
Sleeve (end to end): 22 in. (55.9 cm)
Waist (flat): 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
Description
A pink and red abstract paisley print bolero- style jacket. The jacket features a horseshoe neckline created by two panels of synthetic twill fabric that close proper right over left. The panels secure in the front with two sets of metal snaps. There is a single bust dart on each side of the front of the garment and cap sleeve- length sleeves that are not set in. Each front panel is sewn to the single back panel at the side and at the shoulders. The back of the jacket is made from one panel of fabric with two 3.5" darts at the center back bottom. The inside of the jacket is made from self-faced fabric and the inside construction mirrors the outside construction. All the jacket seams are machine stitched together. There is no label.
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
boleros
jackets
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
Object number
2007.3.661
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b088f08e-a3dc-4d43-a988-2598740f1c2f

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